The Official Thanksgiving's-Gonna-Be-a-Breeze To Do List (Yes, It's Even a Google Calendar)

People, it's time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. In a real way.

We heard the collective rolling of your eyes. We felt that big sigh you just let out. But there's no need for dramatics, because--wait for it--we've done the work for you.

Bon Appetit's editors put our heads together and came up with this checklist that helps you spread out your Thanksgiving prep over the next few weeks. This way, you get things done a little at a time--beginning today!--so that when Turkey Day rolls around, you'll be cool as a cucumber. Or a pumpkin. Ah, you get what we're saying.

Here's your task for this evening: Figure out your guest list and get your hands on a turkey. How big? You'll want a little more than one pound per person. So to feed 10 guests, you'll want at least a 10-12 lb. turkey. Order one now from the supermarket (see our turkey buying guide) or get the best money can buy from Heritage Foods USA. Schedule pickup or delivery for November 22.

And no, you don't have to think about what you're going to do with it yet--you've done enough for today.

Actually, one more thing: We made a Google calendar out of this checklist, too, so click here to get it, or to export the list to Outlook or your iPhone. Told you we had you covered.